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Elephant Dung Dessert And More: Inside China Eatery's Rs 47,000 "Ecological Fusion" Meal
- Thursday April 17, 2025
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
A posh Shanghai restaurant is offering meals made from processed elephant dung for "authentic" flavour.
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www.ndtv.com
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680 Dolphins Spotted Off Gujarat Coast In Latest Census
- Sunday April 13, 2025
- India News | Indo-Asian News Service
National Dolphin Day is celebrated across India on April 14, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the ecological importance of dolphins, their conservation, and the protection of their natural habitats.
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www.ndtv.com
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Tropical Tree in Panama Evolves Shocking Defense, Strikes Rivals with Lightning Bolts
- Tuesday April 8, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A few studies describe the tree as having strong internal conductivity, letting lightning current flow through without building up damaging heat like a well-insulated wire. Because they tend to grow large — up to 130 feet (40 meters)—and live for centuries, a single tonka bean tree is estimated to be struck at least five times after reaching ma...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Watch: Navi Mumbai Transforms Into A Pink Wonderland As Thousands Of Flamingos Flock To The City
- Wednesday March 5, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
The Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary, a vital ecological hotspot, serves as a welcoming haven for these majestic birds.
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www.ndtv.com
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New Fossils Suggest Land Life Bounced Back Faster Than Expected After End-Permian Mass Extinction
- Thursday February 20, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Fossil findings from the Heshanggou Formation in North China indicate that land ecosystems recovered faster than expected following the end-Permian extinction. While previous estimates suggested a prolonged uninhabitable phase, new research shows riparian zones may have stabilised within a shorter timeframe. Burrowing activity and plant regrowth su...
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www.gadgets360.com
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La Liga Club Real Betis Unveil Jersey Made Out Of Algae And Recycled Plastic. Reason Is...
- Thursday February 6, 2025
- Agence France-Presse
Real Betis have launched the new kit in order to raise awareness of an ecological crisis on the Andalusian coast.
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sports.ndtv.com
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Tree Crops Overlooked in Policies Despite Critical Role in Sustainability Goals
- Friday January 17, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Tree crops, covering over 183 million hectares globally, are vital for biodiversity, food production, and climate action. Researchers have urged sustainable policies to harness their full potential, highlighting their role in addressing rural poverty, mitigating climate change, and supporting ecosystems. These systems offer year-round habitats, red...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Satellite Captures Svalbard Bear Island's Rare Cloud Formations and Algal Bloom
- Thursday January 16, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A 2023 satellite image captured algal bloom and atmospheric vortices near Bear Island in Norway’s Svalbard archipelago. The algal bloom, stretching 400 kilometres, formed vibrant spirals due to ocean currents. Atmospheric vortices, caused by airflow disruption over Miseryfjellet mountain, mirrored these patterns in the sky. Bear Island’s radioa...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Tristan da Cunha: The Remote Island Shaped by Volcanic Forces and Rich Ecosystems
- Saturday January 4, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Tristan da Cunha, a volcanic island group in the South Atlantic, is home to 250 people in a settlement called Edinburgh of the Seven Seas. Surrounded by rugged terrain and unique wildlife like northern rockhopper penguins, it offers a glimpse into Earth's geological and ecological history. Its isolation is so profound that reaching it involves a si...
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www.gadgets360.com
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New Species Discovered in Peru’s Alto Mayo Region, Including Blob-Headed Catfish
- Wednesday January 1, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A recent biodiversity survey in Peru’s Alto Mayo region led to the discovery of 27 new species, including a unique blob-headed bristlemouth armored catfish. The survey, conducted by Conservation International, uncovered new mammals, amphibians, fish, butterflies, and plants, emphasizing the area’s ecological importance. Researchers used innovat...
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www.gadgets360.com
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How Human Activity Fuels Pandemics: Climate Change and Biodiversity at the Core
- Friday December 27, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Human-driven disruptions to ecosystems are linked to the rising frequency of pandemics. Climate change and biodiversity loss affect pathogen spread, increasing human exposure. Experts highlight the need to address root causes, including wildlife-human interactions, to prevent future outbreaks. The planetary health approach, focusing on ecological p...
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www.gadgets360.com
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NASA Satellite Image Reveals Unique Horseshoe-Shaped Deception Island in Antarctica
- Wednesday December 18, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA's Landsat 8 satellite captured an image of Deception Island, a horseshoe-shaped semi-submerged volcanic caldera located in the South Shetland Islands. Created by an eruption approximately 4,000 years ago, it remains vital for scientific research and as a safe harbour for ships navigating the harsh Southern Ocean. Deception Island is home to th...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Best Books Of 2024: The Most Recommended Reads Of The Year
- Wednesday December 11, 2024
- World News | The Conversation
Its that time of year again and we've invited 30 of our writers, from fields as disparate as wildlife ecology and mathematics to literature and politics, to share their best books of of 2024.
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www.ndtv.com
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Dorset's Fossil Forest: A Jurassic Landscape Preserved by Microbial Fossilisation
- Monday December 9, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
The Fossil Forest in Dorset, England, preserves tree stumps from the late Jurassic period through unique microbial fossilisation. Found along the Jurassic Coast, these remains showcase the ancient Protocupressinoxylon cypress species and offer insight into prehistoric ecosystems. Rising sea levels submerged the forest, but microbes encased the root...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Sea Turtles Can Aid Scientists Map Under-Ocean Seagrass in an Attempt to Conserve Marine Ecology
- Thursday November 28, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A study in the Red Sea has shown that satellite-tagged green turtles can map seagrass meadows more accurately than conventional satellite imagery. By tracking 53 turtles, the researchers uncovered 34 new seagrass patches. This method not only overcomes the challenges of existing mapping technologies but also aids in conserving these vital ecosystem...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Elephant Dung Dessert And More: Inside China Eatery's Rs 47,000 "Ecological Fusion" Meal
- Thursday April 17, 2025
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
A posh Shanghai restaurant is offering meals made from processed elephant dung for "authentic" flavour.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
680 Dolphins Spotted Off Gujarat Coast In Latest Census
- Sunday April 13, 2025
- India News | Indo-Asian News Service
National Dolphin Day is celebrated across India on April 14, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the ecological importance of dolphins, their conservation, and the protection of their natural habitats.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Tropical Tree in Panama Evolves Shocking Defense, Strikes Rivals with Lightning Bolts
- Tuesday April 8, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A few studies describe the tree as having strong internal conductivity, letting lightning current flow through without building up damaging heat like a well-insulated wire. Because they tend to grow large — up to 130 feet (40 meters)—and live for centuries, a single tonka bean tree is estimated to be struck at least five times after reaching ma...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
Watch: Navi Mumbai Transforms Into A Pink Wonderland As Thousands Of Flamingos Flock To The City
- Wednesday March 5, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
The Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary, a vital ecological hotspot, serves as a welcoming haven for these majestic birds.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
New Fossils Suggest Land Life Bounced Back Faster Than Expected After End-Permian Mass Extinction
- Thursday February 20, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Fossil findings from the Heshanggou Formation in North China indicate that land ecosystems recovered faster than expected following the end-Permian extinction. While previous estimates suggested a prolonged uninhabitable phase, new research shows riparian zones may have stabilised within a shorter timeframe. Burrowing activity and plant regrowth su...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
La Liga Club Real Betis Unveil Jersey Made Out Of Algae And Recycled Plastic. Reason Is...
- Thursday February 6, 2025
- Agence France-Presse
Real Betis have launched the new kit in order to raise awareness of an ecological crisis on the Andalusian coast.
-
sports.ndtv.com
-
Tree Crops Overlooked in Policies Despite Critical Role in Sustainability Goals
- Friday January 17, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Tree crops, covering over 183 million hectares globally, are vital for biodiversity, food production, and climate action. Researchers have urged sustainable policies to harness their full potential, highlighting their role in addressing rural poverty, mitigating climate change, and supporting ecosystems. These systems offer year-round habitats, red...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
Satellite Captures Svalbard Bear Island's Rare Cloud Formations and Algal Bloom
- Thursday January 16, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A 2023 satellite image captured algal bloom and atmospheric vortices near Bear Island in Norway’s Svalbard archipelago. The algal bloom, stretching 400 kilometres, formed vibrant spirals due to ocean currents. Atmospheric vortices, caused by airflow disruption over Miseryfjellet mountain, mirrored these patterns in the sky. Bear Island’s radioa...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
Tristan da Cunha: The Remote Island Shaped by Volcanic Forces and Rich Ecosystems
- Saturday January 4, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Tristan da Cunha, a volcanic island group in the South Atlantic, is home to 250 people in a settlement called Edinburgh of the Seven Seas. Surrounded by rugged terrain and unique wildlife like northern rockhopper penguins, it offers a glimpse into Earth's geological and ecological history. Its isolation is so profound that reaching it involves a si...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
New Species Discovered in Peru’s Alto Mayo Region, Including Blob-Headed Catfish
- Wednesday January 1, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A recent biodiversity survey in Peru’s Alto Mayo region led to the discovery of 27 new species, including a unique blob-headed bristlemouth armored catfish. The survey, conducted by Conservation International, uncovered new mammals, amphibians, fish, butterflies, and plants, emphasizing the area’s ecological importance. Researchers used innovat...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
How Human Activity Fuels Pandemics: Climate Change and Biodiversity at the Core
- Friday December 27, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Human-driven disruptions to ecosystems are linked to the rising frequency of pandemics. Climate change and biodiversity loss affect pathogen spread, increasing human exposure. Experts highlight the need to address root causes, including wildlife-human interactions, to prevent future outbreaks. The planetary health approach, focusing on ecological p...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
NASA Satellite Image Reveals Unique Horseshoe-Shaped Deception Island in Antarctica
- Wednesday December 18, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA's Landsat 8 satellite captured an image of Deception Island, a horseshoe-shaped semi-submerged volcanic caldera located in the South Shetland Islands. Created by an eruption approximately 4,000 years ago, it remains vital for scientific research and as a safe harbour for ships navigating the harsh Southern Ocean. Deception Island is home to th...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
Best Books Of 2024: The Most Recommended Reads Of The Year
- Wednesday December 11, 2024
- World News | The Conversation
Its that time of year again and we've invited 30 of our writers, from fields as disparate as wildlife ecology and mathematics to literature and politics, to share their best books of of 2024.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Dorset's Fossil Forest: A Jurassic Landscape Preserved by Microbial Fossilisation
- Monday December 9, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
The Fossil Forest in Dorset, England, preserves tree stumps from the late Jurassic period through unique microbial fossilisation. Found along the Jurassic Coast, these remains showcase the ancient Protocupressinoxylon cypress species and offer insight into prehistoric ecosystems. Rising sea levels submerged the forest, but microbes encased the root...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
Sea Turtles Can Aid Scientists Map Under-Ocean Seagrass in an Attempt to Conserve Marine Ecology
- Thursday November 28, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A study in the Red Sea has shown that satellite-tagged green turtles can map seagrass meadows more accurately than conventional satellite imagery. By tracking 53 turtles, the researchers uncovered 34 new seagrass patches. This method not only overcomes the challenges of existing mapping technologies but also aids in conserving these vital ecosystem...
-
www.gadgets360.com